WM. ELLIOTT & SONS’ GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 1895. 7 
CARNATION. 
A magnificent class of popular favorites, most of which 
are deliciously fragrant, and with colors extremely 
rich and beautiful. The seed we offer is from the 
finest collection in Europe, and will produce many 
double flowers, and amongst them many choice nov- 
elties. 
Per Pkt. 
Carnation. Choice mixed, saved from choicest double 
HOWerS Vey, Selecta lid uftaa semis ie tel-ecel oe 50 
—— Fine Double German. From named flowers..... 25 
— Good Mixed. For border culture 0 
— Perpetual, or Tree. Saved from choicest double 
ee ed 
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Double Grenadin. A splendid variety for florists; 
very early, charming, brilliant scarlet flowers. 
Exceedingly valuable for making bouquets..... 15 
— Collection of 12 beautiful varieties............ 1 00 
CANNA. 
(INDIAN SHOT.) 
Fine foliage plants of a highly decorative character; 
their handsome leaves combined with their varied and 
richly colored flowers have an extremely fine effect. 
They are easily raised from seeds sown under glass. 
The roots are better for being left inthe ground, but 
they must be thoroughly protected during the win- 
ter. Half-hardy perennials. Previous to sowing, 
soak the seed in hot water for about twelve hours. 
Canna, Crozy’s New Dwarf. Flowers of unusual 
size and brilliancy. 3to4ft. high. Very desir- 
erable for planting in centers of Coleus beds ...10 
—— Fine mixed, 4to6ft. Peroz., 40cts............ 5 
— Dark-leaved varieties, mixed. Per oz., 50 cts....10 
—— Collection of twelve varieties ... ............... 75 
CASTOR OIL BEAN. (ce Ricinus.) 
CANDYTUFT. 
Universally known and cultivated, and considered in- 
dispensable for cutting. All the varieties look best 
in beds or masses. Seed sown in autumn produces 
flowers early in spring; when sown in April, flower 
from July to September, and some of the sorts till 
frost comes. All the varieties are hardy, and easy 
to cultivate. Single plants transplanted look well, 
and bloom profusely. ardy annuals, 1 ft. high. 
Per Pkt. 
Candytuft. Empress, distinct, candelabra shaped 
branches, bearing immense pyramids of pure 
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New Carmine. Distinct and beautiful 
Improved White Rocket. Fine for florists. 
OZ PLS ONCE SMe riers eersiaiars oGlors iveycie one 
Crimson. Very beautiful. Per oz., 3U cts.....-. 5: 
Purple. Fine dark, Per oz., 8UctS......+---+++: 5 
Fragrant. White. Per oz., 80cts......--..++++: 5 
New Hybrid Dwarf. Fine mixed............-- 10 
Tom Thumb. White. Forms a dwarf compact 
cluster of clear white flowers.........e.++ee++> 10 
Biney Mase dimer ozs 201 Cts aeleleleeinierelreisietelaietene 5 
— Hardy Perennial. (lIberis sempervirens. ) 
Pure white....... obo onaGb00d0000 
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CASTILLEJA. 
A very ornamental plant from Texas, with brilliant deep 
crimson scarlet bracts. It presents a magnificent ap- 
pearance and is one of the most effective of recent in- 
troductions. 
Castilleja Indivisa. Half-hardy annual, 1} ft 
CELOSIA. 
Very singular, attractive and showy plants, producing 
magnificent spikes of beautiful feathery-looking 
flowers. They succeed well in the garden, if planted 
out in June. Graceful and beautiful half-hardy an- 
nuals. 
Celosia Argentea. Long spikes of silvery-white, 
shaded with flesh color; splendid ......... lO: 
— Auerea Pyramidalis. Bright golden spikes in 
pyramidal form; exceedingly beautiful ........10 
— New Crimson Feathered. Crimson spikes; beau- 
Whit s SoogGoojeUdIDOORDOOGDHE SUD ee abet soood) 
—— Pyramidalis Plumosa. j 
pyramidal in form, of red, yellow, violet, etc.; 
very striking....... Da eae. needs calc obo 10 
—— Huttoni. 
—— Cristata. (See Cockscomb.) 
